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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,502.68, 68,251.64 and 17,436.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,502.68, 68,251.64 and 17,436.18 is: 26,153.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,502.68 : 68,251.64 = 17,436.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,502.68/68,251.64 = 17,436.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,502.68x = 68,251.64 × 17,436.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,502.68x = 1,190,047,880.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,047,880.34/45,502.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,153.36

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